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Newspaper
Madison Weekly Herald
Location
Madison, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1921
Page
1
Washington reports warn of a growing jobless army as readjustment to peacetime economy reduces production and demand. Wage cuts alarm officials including Governor Harding of the Federal Reserve Board amid widespread unemployment fears.
Washington reports that unless the Democratic Administration clears up pending negotiations President Harding will inherit a mass of diplomatic entanglements. The U S remains technically at war with Germany and Austria trade and diplomatic relations with Russia are unresolved Mexico’s government not recognized and deportations ongoing. Diplomatic strains with Japan England France and Italy over cables loom potential intervention in Cuba and tangles with Central American republics persist.
Washington Jan 4 The five large packers plans for dissolution of stockyards and terminal interests under government agreement were disapproved by the District of Columbia Supreme Court. The decision authorized dissolution of unrelated interests through receivership and sale and gave a short time to submit a new plan.
London officials announced there are no secret agreements or understandings of any kind between Great Britain and Japan, ending a growing controversy over alleged secret treaties between the two nations.
The House repassed the joint resolution reviving the War Finance Corporation over the President's veto by a 250 to 68 vote. The Senate had already acted, so the measure becomes effective.
Mrs. James Wells age 70 died yesterday at her son in law Eugene Ward home in Carmel neighborhood of age related complications. She leaves a husband Captain James Wells and three sons and three daughters. Captain Wells was a night clerk on Capt. Laidley's wharf boat and well known in Madison.
Indianapolis January 4 The State Board of Agriculture named E J Barker of Thorntown in the fifth district and Charles Smith of Montpelier in the thirteenth district as members of the State Fair Board A contest failed to develop The slate led by Thomas Grant of Lowell for President is expected to be elected this afternoon.
Trinity Church Bible class met Monday at Miss Essie Simpson’s home with Mrs. Fred McKay Mrs. C FE Cook and Miss McLaughlin assisting. They voted to send 10 to Greenfield Ind orphanage and 13 to the Armenian fund.
Citizens of the county are urged to contribute to the European relief fund by January 15 through the Madison Safe Deposit and Trust Co. Officers include Chairman Mrs. M. C. Garber and Treasurer Herbert L. Lyon. The campaign relies on personal appeals and humanitarian aims, not solicitors.
North Madison Lodge No. 610 hosted Masons from Jefferson County with Geo Bornwasser of New Albany performing initiation work for seventeen candidates. A banquet followed as Monroe Lodge No. 2 and Wildey Encampment lined up upcoming degrees and initiatives for January 11 and related dates.
The tobacco market at People’s warehouse on Broadway will open tomorrow at 1 PM instead of 9 AM. About 125000 pounds of good grade tobacco are ready for sale on the house floor with possibly 500000 pounds on all four floors. The warehouse is already open receiving tobacco for the second sale. The Turk believes amber removes all injurious effects of nicotine.
In Washington the Senate floor hears Senator Reed charge a ten million dollar relief fund for Poland was diverted to support the Polish army. The discussion centers on irregular economic moves as the floor debates inaugural economies and related topics.
The New Year offers new opportunity to every man, woman and child. It challenges the best in people and promises unusual rewards for effort. It carries hope for the years to come and the well being of society.
Advertising copy promises a $100 reward for any catarrh case Hall's Catarrh Medicine cannot cure. It claims 35 years of use and blood-borne action to heal mucous surfaces, with testimonials of health improvement after use. It notes price 75 cents and availability from F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
The blindworm is described as not being blind and not a worm but a type of lizard, clarifying common misconceptions about its classification and appearance.
Washington plans a firm U S response to any further Franco German Ruhr occupation. President Wilson will not join allied conferences but will act through diplomats. Court notes include manslaughter trial for Indiana case against Frank A Stephanus and various civil suits, divorces, and new bailiff appointments.
Herman R Short and wife transfer parcels in Deputy to William A Hord for 875 dollars. Janie McClain and others sell property in Lagle Hollow to Albert M Scott for 1 dollar and other considerations. Ophelia Buchanan sells city property to Harry A Miles for 950 dollars.
Tonight the local high school team faces its alumni in a contested baseball game at the armory venue. The event brings former players back to play alongside current students in a community match.
President Wilson awarded Major General Crowder extraordinary powers on a Cuban mission. Crowder travels with authority exceeding that of diplomatic representatives, amid a 60 day Cuban moratorium extension. The decision follows a top level meeting with Acting Secretary Davis as plans for potential intervention and an interim Cuban government were discussed.
County commissioners ordered the highway superintendent and deputies to enforce the gravel road law for heavy loads on soft roads. County Attorney Cope advised that motor trucks fall under the law, noting roads suffer thousands of dollars in damage from heavy hauling.
At yesterday's regular meeting the Drusilla Home Society elected officers for the year. President is Mrs. Margaret Stapp, First Vice President Mrs. Agnes Graham, Second Vice President Mrs. Henry Edwards, Third Vice President Mrs. Joseph R. Colgate, Secretary Mrs. Chas. Hillabold, Treasurer Mrs. George Garaysoon, and Director Mrs. Frank Harper.
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